Health Care

Patients Forgetting Medication Can Be Costly, Fatal. Is Tech The Answer?

January 4, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Every year, thousands of people die because they take their medication incorrectly or forget to take it at all. Tech companies think pill- producing robots and 'smart' prescription bottles could hold the answer.

Health Care

Sen. Hernandez Takes Another Shot At Drug Price Transparency Bill

March 16, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Sen. Ed Hernandez (D- West Covina) is once again pushing a bill that would require drug price transparency.

Feds: We'll Take Those Pills You Aren't Using

April 29, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

The semi-annual prescription "take-back" event takes place Saturday at several locations in California and Nevada.

Health Care

Pharmacists Push For Greater Role In Medication Management

October 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

Health professionals say most Americans don’t take their medication as prescribed. Now California pharmacists want a larger role in solving the problem.

State Government

Use of Medication On Foster Youth Investigated

February 23, 2015 | Katie Orr

Kids living at home usually have a parent overseeing any medication they need. But kids in foster care may lack that supervision. A state lawmaker will hold a hearing on the issue Tuesday.